As the problem of surface garbage pollution becomes more serious,it is necessary to improve the efficiency of garbage inspection and picking rather than traditional manual methods.Due to lightness,Unmanned Aerial Vehi...As the problem of surface garbage pollution becomes more serious,it is necessary to improve the efficiency of garbage inspection and picking rather than traditional manual methods.Due to lightness,Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs)can traverse the entire water surface in a short time through their flight field of view.In addition,Unmanned Surface Vessels(USVs)can provide battery replacement and pick up garbage.In this paper,we innovatively establish a system framework for the collaboration between UAV and USVs,and develop an automatic water cleaning strategy.First,on the basis of the partition principle,we propose a collaborative coverage path algorithm based on UAV off-site takeoff and landing to achieve global inspection.Second,we design a task scheduling and assignment algorithm for USVs to balance the garbage loads based on the particle swarm optimization algorithm.Finally,based on the swarm intelligence algorithm,we also design an autonomous obstacle avoidance path planning algorithm for USVs to realize autonomous navigation and collaborative cleaning.The system can simultaneously perform inspection and clearance tasks under certain constraints.The simulation results show that the proposed algorithms have higher generality and flexibility while effectively improving computational efficiency and reducing actual cleaning costs compared with other schemes.展开更多
The recognition and positioning of material baskets are key links in the automatic workpiece cleaning device.Aiming at the problems of low recognition accuracy and poor precision of traditional visual methods for mate...The recognition and positioning of material baskets are key links in the automatic workpiece cleaning device.Aiming at the problems of low recognition accuracy and poor precision of traditional visual methods for material basket recognition,a control system of automatic workpiece cleaning device based on YOLOv5 was designed.The YOLOv5 detection algorithm was improved by introducing the attention mechanism and optimizing the loss function,which enhanced the attention to the target area and improved the accuracy of feature extraction,thus realizing the position recognition and coordinate acquisition of workpiece material baskets.In addition,a cleaning system with Siemens S7-1200 PLC as the control core was designed.By controlling servo motors to drive the gantry and adjust the operation of the crane,the automatic grabbing and handling of material baskets were realized,and the automatic control of the cleaning process was achieved.Meanwhile,a human-computer interaction(HMI)and monitoring interface was designed,which could intuitively display the operating status of material baskets and improve the interaction capability of the automatic workpiece cleaning device.展开更多
Scrap metals are typically covered with surface contaminants,such as paint,dust,and rust,which can significantly affect the emission spectrum during laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy(LIBS)based sorting.In this stud...Scrap metals are typically covered with surface contaminants,such as paint,dust,and rust,which can significantly affect the emission spectrum during laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy(LIBS)based sorting.In this study,the effects of paint layers on metal surfaces during LIBS classification were investigated.LIBS spectra were collected from metal surfaces painted with black and white paints by ablation with a nanosecond pulsed laser(wavelength=1064 nm,pulse width=7 ns).For the black-painted samples,the LIBS spectra showed a broad background emission,emission lines unrelated to the target metals,large shot-to-shot variation,and a relatively low signal intensity of the target metal,causing poor classification accuracy even at high shot numbers.Cleaning the black paint layer by ablating over a wide area prior to LIBS analysis resulted in high classification accuracy with fewer shot numbers.A method to determine the number of cleaning shots necessary to obtain high classification accuracy and high throughput is proposed on the basis of the change in LIBS signal intensity during cleaning shots.For the white-painted samples,the paint peeled off the metal surface after the first shot,and strong LIBS signals were measured after the following shot,which were attributed to the nanoparticles generated by the ablation of the paint,allowing an accurate classification after only two shots.The results demonstrate that different approaches must be employed depending on the paint color to achieve high classification accuracy with fewer shot numbers.展开更多
As the cornerstone of sterile instrument maintenance in endoscopy centers,the quality of endoscope cleaning directly impacts hospital infection control effectiveness.The traceability system for endoscopy centers utili...As the cornerstone of sterile instrument maintenance in endoscopy centers,the quality of endoscope cleaning directly impacts hospital infection control effectiveness.The traceability system for endoscopy centers utilizes digital means to document the entire cleaning process,enabling real-time monitoring and precise quality control.This paper analyzes current quality control practices in endoscope cleaning and addresses existing challenges.It explores how traceability systems standardize procedures,enhance monitoring,and improve management efficiency.The study proposes optimization strategies for traceability system implementation,clarifying its core value in endoscope cleaning quality control.These findings provide theoretical foundations and practical guidance for hospitals to refine management of endoscopy centers,ensure diagnostic safety,and reduce infection risks,ultimately advancing endoscope cleaning quality control toward standardized and informatized development.展开更多
Filler cleaning is a challenge that affects the efficient separation of FCCS particles by electrostatic methods and limits the utilization of the oil slurry.Two filler cleaning methods are proposed in this paper,the f...Filler cleaning is a challenge that affects the efficient separation of FCCS particles by electrostatic methods and limits the utilization of the oil slurry.Two filler cleaning methods are proposed in this paper,the flushing desorption method and the electrostatic desorption method,where desorption is achieved by respectively applying a flow field or an electric field to the fillers immersed in a cleaning solution(ethyl acetate).Also,the“rough particle-smooth plane”contact model between particles and filler was established,and the particle force model was established by analyzing the movement of particles in the process of cleaning.Furthermore,combining the established contact model and force model,the detachment model of particles was proposed.In this model,the dimensionless numberλis used to discriminate the attachment state of particles whose validity was verified by experiments.The experimental results showed that the cleaning efficiency of flushing desorption method and electrostatic desorption method increase with the increase of flow rate and voltage,which reached 50.5%and 61.4%at 0.1 m/s and 14 kV.展开更多
Underwater cleaning robots face significant challenges from external disturbances, including waves, currents, surface contact forces, and reaction forces from cleaning equipment. These disturbances compromise trajecto...Underwater cleaning robots face significant challenges from external disturbances, including waves, currents, surface contact forces, and reaction forces from cleaning equipment. These disturbances compromise trajectory-tracking accuracy and destabilize attachment force control, consequently diminishing cleaning performance. This paper presents a hybrid force/position control method to achieve simultaneous proper force and precise position control of underwater robots under disturbances. Following dynamics modeling and disturbance analysis, the study develops a pose controller utilizing active disturbance rejection control(ADRC) and a force controller employing an adaptive impedance method. An extended state observer(ESO) with gain fuzzy regulation observes and compensates for disturbances, ensuring precise trajectory tracking and stable adhesion force control. The disturbance estimate additionally facilitates online adjustment of the impedance controller's desired force to maintain appropriate adhesion force. Simulation and experimental results validate that the proposed method substantially improves disturbance resistance and motion capabilities, enabling underwater cleaning operations with suitable contact force and high trajectory accuracy.展开更多
Peroxodiphosphate anion （a powerful oxidant） can be formed in a special water-based cleaning agent through an electrochemical reaction on boron-doped diamond electrodes. This electrochemical reaction was applied dur...Peroxodiphosphate anion （a powerful oxidant） can be formed in a special water-based cleaning agent through an electrochemical reaction on boron-doped diamond electrodes. This electrochemical reaction was applied during the oxidation,decomposition, and removal of organic contaminations on a silicon wafer surface, and it was used as the first step in the diamond electrochemical cleaning technique （DECT）. The cleaning effects of DECT were compared with the RCA cleaning technique, including the silicon surface chemical composition that was observed with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and the morphology observed with atomic force microscopy. The measurement results show that the silicon surface cleaned by DECT has slightly less organic residue and lower micro-roughness,so the new technique is more effective than the RCA cleaning technique.展开更多
According to many years of experimental summary, the technical demands, process control, seed test, seed quality and work record （ledger management） of cleaning processing of feeding millet seeds in Hebei Province w...According to many years of experimental summary, the technical demands, process control, seed test, seed quality and work record （ledger management） of cleaning processing of feeding millet seeds in Hebei Province were studied, and specific measures and technical indicators of the technical regulations were analyzed to provide normalized, standardized, industrial and marketization technical support for the cleaning processing of feeding millet seeds.展开更多
The detection and characterization of non-metallic inclusions are essential for clean steel production.Recently,imaging analysis combined with high-dimensional data processing of metallic materials using artificial in...The detection and characterization of non-metallic inclusions are essential for clean steel production.Recently,imaging analysis combined with high-dimensional data processing of metallic materials using artificial intelligence(AI)-based machine learning(ML)has developed rapidly.This technique has achieved impressive results in the field of inclusion classification in process metallurgy.The present study surveys the ML modeling of inclusion prediction in advanced steels,including the detection,classification,and feature prediction of inclusions in different steel grades.Studies on clean steel with different features based on data and image analysis via ML are summarized.Regarding the data analysis,the inclusion prediction methodology based on ML establishes a connection between the experimental parameters and inclusion characteristics and analyzes the importance of the experimental parameters.Regarding the image analysis,the focus is placed on the classification of different types of inclusions via deep learning,in comparison with data analysis.Finally,further development of inclusion analyses using ML-based methods is recommended.This work paves the way for the application of AIbased methodologies for ultraclean-steel studies from a sustainable metallurgy perspective.展开更多
In Bom Jesus Municipality,a cool breeze drifts in from the Kwanza River,softening the edges of a town marked by landmarks such as António Agostinho Neto International Airport.Yet beneath Luanda’s scenic faç...In Bom Jesus Municipality,a cool breeze drifts in from the Kwanza River,softening the edges of a town marked by landmarks such as António Agostinho Neto International Airport.Yet beneath Luanda’s scenic façade,daily life for many residents is defined by a persistent struggle for water.“We have to walk 5 to 15 km to access water.This perennial problem is so depressing.What’s more,the lack of clean water causes waterborne diseases in our community,”local resident Isabel Fernando told ChinAfrica.展开更多
The authors discovered a new way to clean the ion exchange resin sorption of uranium from silicic acid used solution ＂Ayanat＂. The method reduces the costs of regeneration of ion exchange resin and its reuse in the ...The authors discovered a new way to clean the ion exchange resin sorption of uranium from silicic acid used solution ＂Ayanat＂. The method reduces the costs of regeneration of ion exchange resin and its reuse in the sorption of uranium.展开更多
Sustainable development for our life is important task,which is driven by key materials and technologies.In this roadmap,we discuss three main aspects in addressing environmental questions,green chemical processes and...Sustainable development for our life is important task,which is driven by key materials and technologies.In this roadmap,we discuss three main aspects in addressing environmental questions,green chemical processes and energy challenges.They are included,such as gas treatment and separation,wastewater treatment,waste gas treatment,solid waste treatment,lithium extraction,hydrogen production,water splitting,CO_(2) reduction,photocatalytic clean technologies,plastic degradation,fuel cells,lithium batteries,sodium batteries,aqueous batteries,solid state batteries,metal air batteries and supercapacitors.Their status,challenges,progress and future perspectives are also discussed.We hope that this paper can give clear views on sustainable development in materials and technologies.展开更多
China provides a compelling reference for how governments can promote global climate governance and sustainable innovative development.SENIOR government officials,technical experts,and policy researchers from 14 devel...China provides a compelling reference for how governments can promote global climate governance and sustainable innovative development.SENIOR government officials,technical experts,and policy researchers from 14 developing countries in Asia,Africa,Latin America,and Pacific Island countries gathered at Tsinghua University(THU),Beijing,on September 1-13,2025 for in-depth study and exchange on“climate finance and low-carbon transformation.”展开更多
Siemens and Yangpu Economic Development Zone in Hainan have forged a close partnership in a journey towards green energy transition.SIEMENS Energy,one of the world’s leading energy technology companies,became the fir...Siemens and Yangpu Economic Development Zone in Hainan have forged a close partnership in a journey towards green energy transition.SIEMENS Energy,one of the world’s leading energy technology companies,became the first foreign-funded manufacturer to establish a branch and began construction of a gas turbine assembly base and service center in Hainan on December 18,2025.展开更多
With the in-depth implementation of sustainable development strategies,hydrogen energy as a clean energy source is receiving increasing attention[1,2].Among the various methods of hydrogen production,the electrocataly...With the in-depth implementation of sustainable development strategies,hydrogen energy as a clean energy source is receiving increasing attention[1,2].Among the various methods of hydrogen production,the electrocatalytic decomposition of abundant seawater into hydrogen utilizing renewable energy has emerged as a green and promising approach.However,natural seawater contains complex components,such as halide ions,which lead to the corrosion of catalysts or the occurrence of competitive side reactions during the electrolysis process[3].展开更多
Ischemic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness:Ischemic retinopathies including diabetic retinopathy(DR),retinopathy of prematurity,and retinal artery and vein occlusion are major causes of visual impairment.Isc...Ischemic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness:Ischemic retinopathies including diabetic retinopathy(DR),retinopathy of prematurity,and retinal artery and vein occlusion are major causes of visual impairment.Ischemic retinopathy can be acute,such as in central or branch retinal artery occlusion,or chronic,such as with DR(Figure 1).Although the causes of retinopathies are diverse,one pathogenic event shared by these conditions is the myeloid cell response to retinal ischemia(Shahror et al.,2024a).展开更多
The geothermal resources in China are primarily found in its sedimentary basins,particularly in the large basins located in eastern China,which hold significant potential for geothermal energy development.The Songliao...The geothermal resources in China are primarily found in its sedimentary basins,particularly in the large basins located in eastern China,which hold significant potential for geothermal energy development.The Songliao,North China,and Zhangzhou basins are of special interest due to their considerable exploration depths,extensive development history,and high levels of research activity.This study focuses on the three basins to analyze their thermal reservoir characteristics in eastern China.Between 2017 and 2023,the research team carried out a comprehensive analysis involving deep boreholes that exceeded 4000 m in depth within these three basins.They meticulously created detailed physical profiles that captured essential characteristics such as porosity,permeability,and thermal properties,reaching down to the basement of each basin.The findings indicated that variations in thermal conductivity within shallow geotechnical layers significantly influence the redistribution of deep thermal energy in the upper layers of the earth.Furthermore,differences in physical properties notably affect heat transport processes.The research proposes distinct heat models tailored for each basin:For the Songliao Basin,a low-permeability model with homogeneous thermal properties is constructed;for the North China Basin,high permeability and thermal conductivity layers are highlighted;and a fracture network controlling water and heat is presented in the Zhangzhou Basin.To elucidate the thermal structure of these basins,the Curie surface and Moho surface were analyzed.The shallow Curie surface indicates ongoing intense thermal activity stemming from crustal heat sources,while a shallow Moho surface signifies historical vigorous mantle thermal activity associated with mantle source heat production.Furthermore,the research evaluates the geothermal resources and the potential for carbon emission reduction in these basins.Total volume of exploitable geothermal fluid is estimated to be 76.9×10^(9) m^(3)/a,corresponding to an annual renewable geothermal energy 1.47×10^(16)k J.The implementation of geothermal energy could lead to a reduction in annual CO_(2)emissions by nearly 2×10^(9) t,which constitutes about 17.4%of China’s national carbon emissions in 2022.This estimation provides invaluable theoretical insights and data support for geothermal exploration and sustainable development in eastern China.展开更多
Hydraulic stimulation technology is widely employed to enhance the permeability of geothermal reservoirs.Nevertheless,accurately predicting hydraulic fracture propagation in complex geological conditions remains chall...Hydraulic stimulation technology is widely employed to enhance the permeability of geothermal reservoirs.Nevertheless,accurately predicting hydraulic fracture propagation in complex geological conditions remains challenging,thereby hindering the effective utilization of existing natural fractures.In this study,a phase field model was developed utilizing the finite element method to examine the influence of fluid presence,stress conditions,and natural fractures on the initiation and propagation of hydraulic fractures.The model employs Biot's poroelasticity theory to establish the coupling between the displacement field and the fluid field,while the phase field theory is applied to simulate fracture behavior.The results show that whenσ_(x0)/σ_(y0)<3 or qf<20 kg/(m^(3)·s),the presence of natural fractures can alter the original propagation direction of hydraulic fractures.Conversely,in the absence of these conditions,the propagation path of natural fractures is predominantly influenced by the initial stress field.Furthermore,based on the analysis of breakdown pressure and damage area,the optimal intersection angle between natural fractures and hydraulic fractures is determined to range from 45°to 60°.Finally,once a dominant channel forms,initiating and propagating hydraulic fractures in other directions becomes increasingly difficult,even in highly fractured areas.This method tackles the challenges of initiating and propagating hydraulic fractures in complex geological conditions,providing a theoretical basis for optimizing Enhanced Geothermal System(EGS)projects.展开更多
The available heat content (stored heat energy) of hot dry rock (HDR) at a depth of 1–10 km in the global land crust is estimated to be 5.06×10~8 EJ,attracting considerable global attention.This paper presents a...The available heat content (stored heat energy) of hot dry rock (HDR) at a depth of 1–10 km in the global land crust is estimated to be 5.06×10~8 EJ,attracting considerable global attention.This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the geological framework,HDR resource potential,exploration advancements,and the development of enhanced geothermal systems (EGSs) in China.HDR resources are extensively distributed across China.Within the depth range of 3–10 km,China’s estimated potential approximates2.29×10~7 EJ,with a theoretical power generation capacity of approximately 1.67×10^(16) k Wh.Replacing coal power with HDR can help to achieve a net emission reduction of 1.34×10^(16) kg CO_(2) (approximately1.34×10^(13) t),representing an emission reduction efficiency of 94.4%.Based on a development cycle of100 years,the average annual emission reduction reaches 1.34×10^(10) t CO_(2),equivalent to 117%of China’s annual carbon emissions in 2022.Furthermore,in the context of global warming,the development and utilization of HDR,which is feasible in virtually any region worldwide,offers significant potential to support global carbon reduction efforts.China has made substantial progress in HDR exploration in recent years.This paper systematically classifies China’s HDR resources into four genetic types—highly radioactive heat-producing,sedimentary basin,active volcanic,and intensely tectonic zones—and offers detailed exploration insights for each category.Each classification exhibits distinct geological and tectonic characteristics that influence heat source mechanisms and resource distribution.Furthermore,this paper documents significant advances in EGS construction,particularly in the Gonghe Basin on the northeastern margin of the Qianghai-Xizang Plateau and the Matouying uplift in the North China Basin,where successful reservoir stimulation,microseismic monitoring,and experimental power generation have been achieved.Despite these developments,challenges persist,including technical adaptability under complex geological conditions and the economic viability of large-scale HDR development.This paper suggests that future initiatives should emphasize resource exploration,technological research,and policy support to foster sustainable HDR resource development in China,thereby contributing to the global energy transition and environmental sustainability.展开更多
This paper presents a comprehensive review and analysis of ship hull cleaning technologies.Various cleaning methods and devices applied to dry-dock cleaning and underwater cleaning are introduced in detail,including r...This paper presents a comprehensive review and analysis of ship hull cleaning technologies.Various cleaning methods and devices applied to dry-dock cleaning and underwater cleaning are introduced in detail,including rotary brushes,high-pressure and cavitation water jet technology,ultrasonic technology,and laser cleaning technology.The application of underwater robot technology in ship cleaning not only frees divers from engaging in heavy work but also creates safe and efficient industrial products.Damage to the underlying coating of the ship caused by the underwater cleaning operation can be minimized by optimizing the working process of the underwater cleaning robot.With regard to the adhesion technology mainly used in underwater robots,an overview of recent developments in permanent magnet and electromagnetic adhesion,negative pressure force adhesion,thrust force adhesion,and biologically inspired adhesion is provided.Through the analysis and comparison of current underwater robot products,this paper predicts that major changes in the application of artificial intelligence and multirobot cooperation,as well as optimization and combination of various technologies in underwater cleaning robots,could be expected to further lead to breakthroughs in developing next-generation robots for underwater cleaning.展开更多
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grants 62071189,62201220 and 62171189by the Key Research and Development Program of Hubei Province under Grant 2021BAA026 and 2020BAB120。
文摘As the problem of surface garbage pollution becomes more serious,it is necessary to improve the efficiency of garbage inspection and picking rather than traditional manual methods.Due to lightness,Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs)can traverse the entire water surface in a short time through their flight field of view.In addition,Unmanned Surface Vessels(USVs)can provide battery replacement and pick up garbage.In this paper,we innovatively establish a system framework for the collaboration between UAV and USVs,and develop an automatic water cleaning strategy.First,on the basis of the partition principle,we propose a collaborative coverage path algorithm based on UAV off-site takeoff and landing to achieve global inspection.Second,we design a task scheduling and assignment algorithm for USVs to balance the garbage loads based on the particle swarm optimization algorithm.Finally,based on the swarm intelligence algorithm,we also design an autonomous obstacle avoidance path planning algorithm for USVs to realize autonomous navigation and collaborative cleaning.The system can simultaneously perform inspection and clearance tasks under certain constraints.The simulation results show that the proposed algorithms have higher generality and flexibility while effectively improving computational efficiency and reducing actual cleaning costs compared with other schemes.
文摘The recognition and positioning of material baskets are key links in the automatic workpiece cleaning device.Aiming at the problems of low recognition accuracy and poor precision of traditional visual methods for material basket recognition,a control system of automatic workpiece cleaning device based on YOLOv5 was designed.The YOLOv5 detection algorithm was improved by introducing the attention mechanism and optimizing the loss function,which enhanced the attention to the target area and improved the accuracy of feature extraction,thus realizing the position recognition and coordinate acquisition of workpiece material baskets.In addition,a cleaning system with Siemens S7-1200 PLC as the control core was designed.By controlling servo motors to drive the gantry and adjust the operation of the crane,the automatic grabbing and handling of material baskets were realized,and the automatic control of the cleaning process was achieved.Meanwhile,a human-computer interaction(HMI)and monitoring interface was designed,which could intuitively display the operating status of material baskets and improve the interaction capability of the automatic workpiece cleaning device.
基金supported by the R&D Center for Valuable Recycling (Global-Top R&D Program)of the Ministry of Environment (No.2016002250003)。
文摘Scrap metals are typically covered with surface contaminants,such as paint,dust,and rust,which can significantly affect the emission spectrum during laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy(LIBS)based sorting.In this study,the effects of paint layers on metal surfaces during LIBS classification were investigated.LIBS spectra were collected from metal surfaces painted with black and white paints by ablation with a nanosecond pulsed laser(wavelength=1064 nm,pulse width=7 ns).For the black-painted samples,the LIBS spectra showed a broad background emission,emission lines unrelated to the target metals,large shot-to-shot variation,and a relatively low signal intensity of the target metal,causing poor classification accuracy even at high shot numbers.Cleaning the black paint layer by ablating over a wide area prior to LIBS analysis resulted in high classification accuracy with fewer shot numbers.A method to determine the number of cleaning shots necessary to obtain high classification accuracy and high throughput is proposed on the basis of the change in LIBS signal intensity during cleaning shots.For the white-painted samples,the paint peeled off the metal surface after the first shot,and strong LIBS signals were measured after the following shot,which were attributed to the nanoparticles generated by the ablation of the paint,allowing an accurate classification after only two shots.The results demonstrate that different approaches must be employed depending on the paint color to achieve high classification accuracy with fewer shot numbers.
文摘As the cornerstone of sterile instrument maintenance in endoscopy centers,the quality of endoscope cleaning directly impacts hospital infection control effectiveness.The traceability system for endoscopy centers utilizes digital means to document the entire cleaning process,enabling real-time monitoring and precise quality control.This paper analyzes current quality control practices in endoscope cleaning and addresses existing challenges.It explores how traceability systems standardize procedures,enhance monitoring,and improve management efficiency.The study proposes optimization strategies for traceability system implementation,clarifying its core value in endoscope cleaning quality control.These findings provide theoretical foundations and practical guidance for hospitals to refine management of endoscopy centers,ensure diagnostic safety,and reduce infection risks,ultimately advancing endoscope cleaning quality control toward standardized and informatized development.
基金funded by the National Natural Science foundation of China(No.52476043).
文摘Filler cleaning is a challenge that affects the efficient separation of FCCS particles by electrostatic methods and limits the utilization of the oil slurry.Two filler cleaning methods are proposed in this paper,the flushing desorption method and the electrostatic desorption method,where desorption is achieved by respectively applying a flow field or an electric field to the fillers immersed in a cleaning solution(ethyl acetate).Also,the“rough particle-smooth plane”contact model between particles and filler was established,and the particle force model was established by analyzing the movement of particles in the process of cleaning.Furthermore,combining the established contact model and force model,the detachment model of particles was proposed.In this model,the dimensionless numberλis used to discriminate the attachment state of particles whose validity was verified by experiments.The experimental results showed that the cleaning efficiency of flushing desorption method and electrostatic desorption method increase with the increase of flow rate and voltage,which reached 50.5%and 61.4%at 0.1 m/s and 14 kV.
基金financially supported by the Huzhou Science and Technology Plan Project (Grant No.2023GZ25)the Pioneer Leading Goose+X Science and Technology Program of Zhejiang Province,China (Grant No.2025C02018)the Zhejiang Provincial High-Level Talent Special Support Program-Leading Talents in Technological Innovation (Grant No.2023R5217)。
文摘Underwater cleaning robots face significant challenges from external disturbances, including waves, currents, surface contact forces, and reaction forces from cleaning equipment. These disturbances compromise trajectory-tracking accuracy and destabilize attachment force control, consequently diminishing cleaning performance. This paper presents a hybrid force/position control method to achieve simultaneous proper force and precise position control of underwater robots under disturbances. Following dynamics modeling and disturbance analysis, the study develops a pose controller utilizing active disturbance rejection control(ADRC) and a force controller employing an adaptive impedance method. An extended state observer(ESO) with gain fuzzy regulation observes and compensates for disturbances, ensuring precise trajectory tracking and stable adhesion force control. The disturbance estimate additionally facilitates online adjustment of the impedance controller's desired force to maintain appropriate adhesion force. Simulation and experimental results validate that the proposed method substantially improves disturbance resistance and motion capabilities, enabling underwater cleaning operations with suitable contact force and high trajectory accuracy.
文摘Peroxodiphosphate anion （a powerful oxidant） can be formed in a special water-based cleaning agent through an electrochemical reaction on boron-doped diamond electrodes. This electrochemical reaction was applied during the oxidation,decomposition, and removal of organic contaminations on a silicon wafer surface, and it was used as the first step in the diamond electrochemical cleaning technique （DECT）. The cleaning effects of DECT were compared with the RCA cleaning technique, including the silicon surface chemical composition that was observed with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and the morphology observed with atomic force microscopy. The measurement results show that the silicon surface cleaned by DECT has slightly less organic residue and lower micro-roughness,so the new technique is more effective than the RCA cleaning technique.
基金Supported by Special Fund for Agro-scientific Research in the Public Interest(20120304201)~~
文摘According to many years of experimental summary, the technical demands, process control, seed test, seed quality and work record （ledger management） of cleaning processing of feeding millet seeds in Hebei Province were studied, and specific measures and technical indicators of the technical regulations were analyzed to provide normalized, standardized, industrial and marketization technical support for the cleaning processing of feeding millet seeds.
基金support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2024YFB3713705)is acknowledgedWangzhong Mu would like to acknowledge the Strategic Mobility,Sweden(SSF,No.SM22-0039)+1 种基金the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education(STINT,No.IB2022-9228)the Jernkontoret(Sweden)for supporting this clean steel research.Gonghao Lian would like to acknowledge China Scholarship Council(CSC,No.202306080032).
文摘The detection and characterization of non-metallic inclusions are essential for clean steel production.Recently,imaging analysis combined with high-dimensional data processing of metallic materials using artificial intelligence(AI)-based machine learning(ML)has developed rapidly.This technique has achieved impressive results in the field of inclusion classification in process metallurgy.The present study surveys the ML modeling of inclusion prediction in advanced steels,including the detection,classification,and feature prediction of inclusions in different steel grades.Studies on clean steel with different features based on data and image analysis via ML are summarized.Regarding the data analysis,the inclusion prediction methodology based on ML establishes a connection between the experimental parameters and inclusion characteristics and analyzes the importance of the experimental parameters.Regarding the image analysis,the focus is placed on the classification of different types of inclusions via deep learning,in comparison with data analysis.Finally,further development of inclusion analyses using ML-based methods is recommended.This work paves the way for the application of AIbased methodologies for ultraclean-steel studies from a sustainable metallurgy perspective.
文摘In Bom Jesus Municipality,a cool breeze drifts in from the Kwanza River,softening the edges of a town marked by landmarks such as António Agostinho Neto International Airport.Yet beneath Luanda’s scenic façade,daily life for many residents is defined by a persistent struggle for water.“We have to walk 5 to 15 km to access water.This perennial problem is so depressing.What’s more,the lack of clean water causes waterborne diseases in our community,”local resident Isabel Fernando told ChinAfrica.
文摘The authors discovered a new way to clean the ion exchange resin sorption of uranium from silicic acid used solution ＂Ayanat＂. The method reduces the costs of regeneration of ion exchange resin and its reuse in the sorption of uranium.
基金supported by the Russian Science Foundation(No.22-13-00035)the National Outstanding Young Scientists Fund(No.52125002)+14 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2023YFC3904800 and 2022YFB4002501)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52400228,52300139,22308063,52103340,U22A20418,22578302,52202208,52400163,52205054,22075171,52177214,22405201,52371072,52171078,52377218)the Key Research and Development Project of Science and Technology Department of Zhejiang Province(No.2024C03284(SD2))the Research Development Fund of Zhejiang A&F University(No.2024LFR042)the President Research Funds from Xiamen University(No.ZK1111)Nanqiang Youth Scholar program of Xiamen University,the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2023QNRC001)Natural Science Foundation of Xiamen(No.3502z202471037)Open Fund of the State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Urban Air Particulate Matter Pollution Prevention and Control,College of Environmental Science and Engineering,Nankai University(No.NKPMLF202409)the Key Project of Research and Development Plan of Jiangxi Province(No.20243BBI91001)Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.23ZR1423400)the Postdoctoral Science Research Program of Shaanxi(No.2023BSHEDzZ159)Xidian University Specially Funded Project for Interdisciplinary Exploration(No.TZJH2024062)the Open Project of Yunnan Precious Metals Laboratory Co.,Ltd.(No.YPML-20240502058)the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(No.202303021212159)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Normal University(No.JCYJ2024017).
文摘Sustainable development for our life is important task,which is driven by key materials and technologies.In this roadmap,we discuss three main aspects in addressing environmental questions,green chemical processes and energy challenges.They are included,such as gas treatment and separation,wastewater treatment,waste gas treatment,solid waste treatment,lithium extraction,hydrogen production,water splitting,CO_(2) reduction,photocatalytic clean technologies,plastic degradation,fuel cells,lithium batteries,sodium batteries,aqueous batteries,solid state batteries,metal air batteries and supercapacitors.Their status,challenges,progress and future perspectives are also discussed.We hope that this paper can give clear views on sustainable development in materials and technologies.
文摘China provides a compelling reference for how governments can promote global climate governance and sustainable innovative development.SENIOR government officials,technical experts,and policy researchers from 14 developing countries in Asia,Africa,Latin America,and Pacific Island countries gathered at Tsinghua University(THU),Beijing,on September 1-13,2025 for in-depth study and exchange on“climate finance and low-carbon transformation.”
文摘Siemens and Yangpu Economic Development Zone in Hainan have forged a close partnership in a journey towards green energy transition.SIEMENS Energy,one of the world’s leading energy technology companies,became the first foreign-funded manufacturer to establish a branch and began construction of a gas turbine assembly base and service center in Hainan on December 18,2025.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Research Start-up Foundation of Recruiting Talents of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications(No.NY223016)Qinglan Project of Jiangsu Province of China2024 Nanjing Science and Technology Innovation Program(No.NJKCZYZZ2024-06)。
文摘With the in-depth implementation of sustainable development strategies,hydrogen energy as a clean energy source is receiving increasing attention[1,2].Among the various methods of hydrogen production,the electrocatalytic decomposition of abundant seawater into hydrogen utilizing renewable energy has emerged as a green and promising approach.However,natural seawater contains complex components,such as halide ions,which lead to the corrosion of catalysts or the occurrence of competitive side reactions during the electrolysis process[3].
基金supported by the National Institute of Health/National Eye Institute(NIH/NEI)grants(R00 EY029373,R01 EY035658)to AYFKnights Templar Eye Foundation Research Grant to ESIntramural UAMS Hornick and Sturgis grants to AYF and ES respectively。
文摘Ischemic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness:Ischemic retinopathies including diabetic retinopathy(DR),retinopathy of prematurity,and retinal artery and vein occlusion are major causes of visual impairment.Ischemic retinopathy can be acute,such as in central or branch retinal artery occlusion,or chronic,such as with DR(Figure 1).Although the causes of retinopathies are diverse,one pathogenic event shared by these conditions is the myeloid cell response to retinal ischemia(Shahror et al.,2024a).
基金funded by the Basic Scientific Research of China Geological Academy(YK202305)National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFB1504101)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(41602271)China Geological Survey(DD20160207 and DD20189112)。
文摘The geothermal resources in China are primarily found in its sedimentary basins,particularly in the large basins located in eastern China,which hold significant potential for geothermal energy development.The Songliao,North China,and Zhangzhou basins are of special interest due to their considerable exploration depths,extensive development history,and high levels of research activity.This study focuses on the three basins to analyze their thermal reservoir characteristics in eastern China.Between 2017 and 2023,the research team carried out a comprehensive analysis involving deep boreholes that exceeded 4000 m in depth within these three basins.They meticulously created detailed physical profiles that captured essential characteristics such as porosity,permeability,and thermal properties,reaching down to the basement of each basin.The findings indicated that variations in thermal conductivity within shallow geotechnical layers significantly influence the redistribution of deep thermal energy in the upper layers of the earth.Furthermore,differences in physical properties notably affect heat transport processes.The research proposes distinct heat models tailored for each basin:For the Songliao Basin,a low-permeability model with homogeneous thermal properties is constructed;for the North China Basin,high permeability and thermal conductivity layers are highlighted;and a fracture network controlling water and heat is presented in the Zhangzhou Basin.To elucidate the thermal structure of these basins,the Curie surface and Moho surface were analyzed.The shallow Curie surface indicates ongoing intense thermal activity stemming from crustal heat sources,while a shallow Moho surface signifies historical vigorous mantle thermal activity associated with mantle source heat production.Furthermore,the research evaluates the geothermal resources and the potential for carbon emission reduction in these basins.Total volume of exploitable geothermal fluid is estimated to be 76.9×10^(9) m^(3)/a,corresponding to an annual renewable geothermal energy 1.47×10^(16)k J.The implementation of geothermal energy could lead to a reduction in annual CO_(2)emissions by nearly 2×10^(9) t,which constitutes about 17.4%of China’s national carbon emissions in 2022.This estimation provides invaluable theoretical insights and data support for geothermal exploration and sustainable development in eastern China.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(2021YFB150740401)National Natural Science Foundation of China(42202336)the CAS Pioneer Hundred Talents Program in China(Y826031C01)。
文摘Hydraulic stimulation technology is widely employed to enhance the permeability of geothermal reservoirs.Nevertheless,accurately predicting hydraulic fracture propagation in complex geological conditions remains challenging,thereby hindering the effective utilization of existing natural fractures.In this study,a phase field model was developed utilizing the finite element method to examine the influence of fluid presence,stress conditions,and natural fractures on the initiation and propagation of hydraulic fractures.The model employs Biot's poroelasticity theory to establish the coupling between the displacement field and the fluid field,while the phase field theory is applied to simulate fracture behavior.The results show that whenσ_(x0)/σ_(y0)<3 or qf<20 kg/(m^(3)·s),the presence of natural fractures can alter the original propagation direction of hydraulic fractures.Conversely,in the absence of these conditions,the propagation path of natural fractures is predominantly influenced by the initial stress field.Furthermore,based on the analysis of breakdown pressure and damage area,the optimal intersection angle between natural fractures and hydraulic fractures is determined to range from 45°to 60°.Finally,once a dominant channel forms,initiating and propagating hydraulic fractures in other directions becomes increasingly difficult,even in highly fractured areas.This method tackles the challenges of initiating and propagating hydraulic fractures in complex geological conditions,providing a theoretical basis for optimizing Enhanced Geothermal System(EGS)projects.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2021YFB1507401)Qinghai Province Clean Energy Minerals Special Project(2022013004qj004)Geological Survey Project of China Geological Survey (DD20221676, DD20230019)。
文摘The available heat content (stored heat energy) of hot dry rock (HDR) at a depth of 1–10 km in the global land crust is estimated to be 5.06×10~8 EJ,attracting considerable global attention.This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the geological framework,HDR resource potential,exploration advancements,and the development of enhanced geothermal systems (EGSs) in China.HDR resources are extensively distributed across China.Within the depth range of 3–10 km,China’s estimated potential approximates2.29×10~7 EJ,with a theoretical power generation capacity of approximately 1.67×10^(16) k Wh.Replacing coal power with HDR can help to achieve a net emission reduction of 1.34×10^(16) kg CO_(2) (approximately1.34×10^(13) t),representing an emission reduction efficiency of 94.4%.Based on a development cycle of100 years,the average annual emission reduction reaches 1.34×10^(10) t CO_(2),equivalent to 117%of China’s annual carbon emissions in 2022.Furthermore,in the context of global warming,the development and utilization of HDR,which is feasible in virtually any region worldwide,offers significant potential to support global carbon reduction efforts.China has made substantial progress in HDR exploration in recent years.This paper systematically classifies China’s HDR resources into four genetic types—highly radioactive heat-producing,sedimentary basin,active volcanic,and intensely tectonic zones—and offers detailed exploration insights for each category.Each classification exhibits distinct geological and tectonic characteristics that influence heat source mechanisms and resource distribution.Furthermore,this paper documents significant advances in EGS construction,particularly in the Gonghe Basin on the northeastern margin of the Qianghai-Xizang Plateau and the Matouying uplift in the North China Basin,where successful reservoir stimulation,microseismic monitoring,and experimental power generation have been achieved.Despite these developments,challenges persist,including technical adaptability under complex geological conditions and the economic viability of large-scale HDR development.This paper suggests that future initiatives should emphasize resource exploration,technological research,and policy support to foster sustainable HDR resource development in China,thereby contributing to the global energy transition and environmental sustainability.
基金Supported by the General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.51879157the“Construction of a Leading Innovation Team”project by the Hangzhou Municipal Governmentthe Startup Funding of Newjoined PI of Westlake University under Grant No.041030150118。
文摘This paper presents a comprehensive review and analysis of ship hull cleaning technologies.Various cleaning methods and devices applied to dry-dock cleaning and underwater cleaning are introduced in detail,including rotary brushes,high-pressure and cavitation water jet technology,ultrasonic technology,and laser cleaning technology.The application of underwater robot technology in ship cleaning not only frees divers from engaging in heavy work but also creates safe and efficient industrial products.Damage to the underlying coating of the ship caused by the underwater cleaning operation can be minimized by optimizing the working process of the underwater cleaning robot.With regard to the adhesion technology mainly used in underwater robots,an overview of recent developments in permanent magnet and electromagnetic adhesion,negative pressure force adhesion,thrust force adhesion,and biologically inspired adhesion is provided.Through the analysis and comparison of current underwater robot products,this paper predicts that major changes in the application of artificial intelligence and multirobot cooperation,as well as optimization and combination of various technologies in underwater cleaning robots,could be expected to further lead to breakthroughs in developing next-generation robots for underwater cleaning.
